# Shift Unit vs Commute Logger

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift Unit at none against Commute Logger's 6. Shift Unit also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 3). Commute Logger's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Commute Logger sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shift Unit asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Shift Unit against 5.0 for Commute Logger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shift Unit has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Shift Unit ships an update every 2 months, Commute Logger weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shift Unit | Commute Logger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-unit/id1514037983/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commute-logger/id1564676013/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Didier Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514037982) | [Preetham dhondaley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187776483) |

## What reviewers say

### Shift Unit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shift-unit/id1514037983)

This utility app offers precise unit and currency conversions with over 1400 units across 34 categories. It supports light/dark modes, home widgets, and an independent Apple Watch app. Features include a custom keypad with calculator mode and educational Wikipedia integration.

**Highlights:** 1400+ conversion units, 34 categories, Light/dark mode support, Home widget, Apple Watch app, Custom keypad with calculator, Wikipedia integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Commute Logger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commute-logger/id1564676013)

This app automatically tracks real-time commute durations between specified locations. It logs commute times periodically for up to 14 days, even when closed. Analyze trend graphs to find optimal times to travel or choose a new home based on commute.

**Highlights:** Automatic real-time commute duration tracking, Periodic logging for up to 14 days, Create up to 19 loggers, Trend graphs based on time of day and duration, Helps shortlist homes based on commute, Identifies best times to leave for work/home

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 additional logger | $0.99 | per month |
| 2 additional loggers | $1.99 | per month |
| 4 additional loggers | $3.99 | per month |
| 8 additional loggers | $6.99 | per month |
| 12 additional loggers | $8.99 | per month |
| 16 additional loggers | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shift Unit free?

Shift Unit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Commute Logger free?

Commute Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Shift Unit or Commute Logger?

Shift Unit and Commute Logger are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 21 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Shift Unit or Commute Logger have ads?

Neither Shift Unit nor Commute Logger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shift Unit or Commute Logger?

Shift Unit ships an update every 2 months, and Commute Logger weekly. Most recently, Shift Unit was updated on October 8, 2026 and Commute Logger on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*